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NSSGA names Environmental Excellence award winners
Martin Marietta's Berkeley Quarry was the lone platinum award winner, while a number of gold, silver and bronze awards were achieved, as well. Keep Reading
House passes bill addressing US water infrastructure
The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 is now on its way to the Senate, giving aggregate producers reason for optimism on water infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
What’s next for silica, air quality and other key issues?
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association provides clarity on the Trump administration’s regulatory agenda and where safety and health issues pertinent to the aggregate industry currently stand. Keep Reading
NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum goes virtual
The annual National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) event in the nation's capital will now take place as a free virtual event. Keep Reading
Navigable Waters Protection rule replaces WOTUS
The rule – the final replacement for the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule – went into effect June 22 for most of the U.S. Keep Reading
House introduces $500 billion infrastructure legislation
The Invest in America Act will be marked up on June 17 and, if approved, will be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in July. Keep Reading
NSSGA Young Leaders Meeting goes virtual
The NSSGA event was originally planned to be held in-person in May. Due to continued coronavirus concerns, the exposition will now be hosted fully online Aug. 2-5. Keep Reading
Federal rule reforms expand flexibility for contractors
According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, new provisions will increase flexibility in deploying drivers, delivering construction equipment and assisting with project tasks. Keep Reading
The Editor’s View: Infrastructure funding
Pit & Quarry's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Yanik discusses the potential for infrastructure funding from the federal government, as well as those who are speaking up for this funding. Keep Reading